Stuck with spray foam in the loft and a lender or surveyor who won't accept it? We remove it, check the roof timbers and replace it with insulation that actually works for a Scottish roof.
Thousands of Scottish homes had spray foam sold to them, often by cold-calling firms and often with a grant that never materialised. The problem is what it does to the roof. Closed-cell foam sprayed on the underside of the sarking traps moisture against the timbers, hides the condition of the roof and can't be inspected. Open-cell foam can hold water like a sponge.
Many mortgage lenders and equity release providers now refuse to lend on a property with spray foam in the loft, and RICS surveyors routinely flag it. If you're trying to sell, remortgage or release equity, removal is often the only way through. It's also why we have never installed it on a domestic property.
We identify the foam type, how much there is and how it was applied, and quote in writing.
The foam is cut and scraped from the timbers and sarking by hand, bagged and removed from site. It's slow, careful work, not a power tool job.
Every rafter and sarking board is checked for damp, rot and damage now that we can finally see them. You get photos and a written report for your surveyor or lender.
We fit breathable mineral wool or sheep's wool at joist level to the right depth, or PIR between the rafters if the loft is a room, with ventilation restored.
It depends on the roof area, the foam type and how thickly it was applied. Open-cell foam usually comes off faster than closed-cell. Access matters too. We price after a survey and the quote includes removal, disposal, the timber report and re-insulation as separate lines so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
After removal we give you a dated report with before-and-after photos and the condition of every timber. That's the document a surveyor or lender needs to lift the block on your property. We can also speak to your solicitor or estate agent directly if that helps a sale along.
Yes, but it has to be done by hand and takes time. Closed-cell foam bonds hard to the timbers and leaves residue that needs scraping; open-cell foam comes away more cleanly. We remove it fully and inspect what's underneath.
Most will once they see a removal report with photos and a timber inspection. Some ask for a follow-up survey. We provide the documentation and will speak to the surveyor if needed.
Not directly. Some households can get the replacement insulation grant-funded, and we'll check that for you, but removal itself is usually paid for by the owner.
A typical three-bedroom semi takes one to three days depending on foam type and access, plus the re-insulation.
No. Never on domestic properties, and that's a firm policy, not a marketing line.
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